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In this episode, we wrap up the past year with a heartfelt thanks to you, our community, and recap two of our in-person fall events complete with shoutouts from you lending your important voices and opinions on HoCo and HCLS favorites. We reflect on the last 12 months with gratitude and appreciation for our customers who stuck with us throughout the uncertainties we faced and difficult times we had to overcome in 2021. From online education and engagement to contactless book pick-ups, and - finally - a return to exciting in-person events last fall, you continued to rely on and make use of the library's services. It is truly because of your continued support and the hard work of devoted staff that HCLS is once again named a 5-Star Library System for 2021 (and still the only one in Maryland). On October 2nd, we celebrated just that! You came, you saw, and you shared at the HCLS 5-Star Showcase and Community Circles outdoor event. We have clips of all you had to say about your HoCo favorites and things you love about the library system. Then on Saturday, December 4th, we reopened our Glenwood Branch and presented a revitalized space filled with upgrades and enhancements for all ages and interests in the community. There is no doubt that anyone can find something to get into and enjoy during future visits to the Glenwood location. Listen in for what attendees of the ribbon-cutting ceremony and reopening event thought about the new space and how they plan to make use of all the new resources like the Maker's Space, Builders Barn, play area, teen space, outdoor patio, and more. From our HCLS family to yours, thank you so much for trusting us to do work that really matters to the entire community and meet your needs - we can't wait to welcome you back for much more in 2022. We wish everyone a healthy, safe, and prosperous New Year. Take good care and be kind to yourselves. Covid Update Please note the new date announced for Evening in the Stacks. Our 2022 event is postponed to Saturday, May 14. we have postponed the event Due to the surge in Covid-19 cases and out of an abundance of caution for our community and staff. We look forward to celebrating safely with everyone at that time. Please stay tuned for more event updates, and most importantly, stay safe. Thank you and take care. Segment One 5-Star Showcase and Community Circles shoutouts - “Here is what you had to say about your “5-Star” or favorite person, place, or pastime in Howard County…” Segment Two GLE ribbon-cutting and reopening shoutouts – “Here are some thoughts from event guests about the newly remodeled space at Glenwood and how they look forward to using the upgrades…”

Episode 40: Virtual Meetings & Events Recharge. In this episode, we are excited to speak with a friend to HCLS, Ms. Heidi Hiller, Owner, Creative Director of Innovative Party Planners, and Virtual Event Producer of Innovative Virtual Events. We will talk about the state of the party planning industry as well as tips on hosting your own virtual event, and of course, we'll discuss the upcoming HCLS fundraiser Serata Virtuale Evening in the Stacks. Innovative Party Planners https://www.innovativepartyplanners.com/ Tickets for Serata Virtuale Evening in the Stacks hclibrary.org/stacks

Episode 38: Ready. Set. Vote! In this episode, we hear from Cynthia Williams, President of the League of Women Voters and Linda Frascarella, Director of Education at the League of Women Voters on furthering the cause for voter education. Later we will also chat with Allison Jessing, Events & Seminars Manager and Emily Trovato, Children's Instructor & Research Specialist of Howard County Library System to hear about HCLS’s resources and action plan to engage citizens before the general election on Tuesday, November 3rd. HCLS Voter Education Page https://hclibrary.org/community-education/attend-learn-vote/ League of Women Voters https://hoco.lwvhowardmd.org/ Howard County Board of Elections https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Board-of-Elections Bump the Ballot https://www.hocobumptheballot.info/

Episode 27: The ABC&Ds Of Leadership – In this episode we talk with Paul Schmitz, author of Everyone Leads – Building Leadership From the Group Up, about the asset-based community development (ABCD) model for leadership and how it can be used to strengthen community relationships. Also joining the conversation is HCLS President and CEO Tonya Aikens and two new additions to HCLS’s community engagement team, Katie DiSalvo-Thronson and Brooke McCauley.

Episode 24: Spaced Out – In this episode we speak with Alice Bowman, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab Mission Operations Manager for NASA’s unprecedented New Horizons Mission, to Pluto and the Kuiper Belt. We also talk to Jonathon Roth author of BEEP & BOB, a the children’s book series set in outer space, and Courtney Gardinier, Teen Instructor and Research Specialist for HCLS who is literally bringing outer space down to earth.

Episode 21: Thanks and Giving. In this episode, Ron Charles, book critic for the Washington Post talks about the Best Books of 2018 and provides insight into what to look forward to in last minute gift giving possibilities for book lovers. Rita Hamlet, Howard County Library System (HCLS) Development Specialist shares how giving supports HCLS and the various ways people can opt to donate.

Episode 17: Coast to Coast. In this episode, we speak with Howard County Library System's new President and CEO, Tonya Kennon. Tonya was previously Director of Riverside Public Library (RPL) in Riverside, California. A 25-year veteran of California libraries, Kennon led a dedicated team of professionals serving a community of 314,000 through eight library locations. There she focused on community engagement and early learning, as well as workforce development and using technology to improve service delivery and enhance customer satisfaction. She will talk to us about making the transition to HCLS and her vision for the library.

Episode 16: If You Build It… In this episode we discuss the new HCLS Elkridge Branch + DIY Education Center. We speak to Antonio Rebelo who brings two decades of award winning design experience to his leadership role at Grimm + Parker—a sustainable architectural firm that aspires to make communities wonderful places to live, learn and play. We also talk to HCLS Elkridge Branch Manger Phil Lord. He’ll discuss the impact the new branch has on staff and the community. Finally, we speak to internationally acclaimed artist Yulia Hanansen. She has been commissioned by HCLS to create a special mosaic mural for the new Elkridge Branch “inspired by” a much beloved children’s mural that was part of the old branch building.

Season 2 kicks off with James McCormick joining us to talk Scale-Out NAS, Unstructured Data, Isilon, and ECS.

Episode 15: My Back Pages. In this episode, we talk to Harvard University's George Martin Lane Professor of the classics, Richard Thomas. He will be discussing his book Why Bob Dylan Matters. Cited by the New York Times as having the "coolest class on campus", his Dylan seminar is introducing a new generation of fans to the revered Bard's work. We will also speak with Phillip Dodge, Chair, Friends and Foundation of Howard County Library System. He will tell us about this year's HCLS fundraiser, Retro Evening in the Stacks.

Episode 6: I’m Only Human  “We may have all come on different ships, but we are all in the same boat” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  In this episode we discuss, celebrate and appreciate the many diverse perspectives, cultures and values of our fellow human beings. We will speak with Nadia Hashimi international best-selling author and advocate for women & refugees. Peter Nguyen, HCLS Instructor & Research Specialist and first generation American. Peter will also be a cultural Ambassador at HCLS’ annual fundraiser Evening in the Stacks: An International Affair, February 25, 2017. And Deeba Jafri, a living book in The Human Library coming to HCLS March 11, 2017. Evening in the Stacks: An International Affair https://goo.gl/HdI6EM Nadia Hashimi http://nadiahashimi.com The Human Library https://goo.gl/GSIHFY For books about Black History Month African American Adult Fiction: http://bit.ly/AAHMAdultFiction African American Non-Fiction: http://bit.ly/AAHMNonFiction African American Children’s Titles: http://bit.ly/AAHMChildrensTitles

Episode 5: Waiting in the Wings. As one year ends another begins. In this episode, we’ll take a look at what’s to come in literature and at HCLS. We talk with Ron Charles, Editor of Washington Post’s Book World and star of his hilarious video blog “Totally Hip Video Book Reviews”. We'll discuss the best of 2016 and what’s coming in 2017. We also speak with President and CEO of Howard County Library System, Valerie Gross. She’ll give us the scoop on the exciting new classes, events and seminars coming in 2017 and give us an update on HCLS building projects. Howard County Library System hclibrary.org Ron Charles https://goo.gl/cq3gVH Valerie J. Gross http://valeriegross.com/ Choose Civility ChooseCivility.org

Episode 4: Wrap It Up. In honor of the gift giving season our episode this month is, Wrap It Up, but ironically we talk about gifts that need no wrapping. We discuss giving, not in the material sense, but about giving of ourselves and giving in a way that helps others. We will talk with Carla Hall Cohost of ABC’s smash daytime talk show The Chew and a Top Chef and Top Chef All-Stars Fan Favorite. She is the author of two cookbooks, “Carla’s Comfort Food: Favorite Dishes from Around the World” and “Cooking with Love: Comfort Food That Hugs You”, and in June of this year she opened her first restaurant: Carla Hall’s Southern Kitchen. She’ll tell us about giving love, comfort, and the spirit of the holidays through the food we prepare and serve. We discuss charitable giving and finding the right organization with Philanthropy Advisor, Buffy Beaudion-Schwartz and we also speak with Catherine Bedolla and Bryan Sheavly of the Howard County Economic Developement Authority about shopping locally and giving back to the community. Carla Hall http://www.carlahall.com/ Carla Hall’s Southern Kitchen http://www.carlahallsouthernkitchen.com/ Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz www.buffybschwartz.com Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) http://hceda.org/ Ellicott City Midnight Madness http://visitellicottcity.com/midmad/ For books related to this topic at HCLS: http://bit.ly/HCLSHiJinx4

Episode 3: Thanks for the Memories. The holidays are just around the corner, the perfect opportunity to talk to Grandma, Grandpa, Aunts and Uncles about your family history. You can also get the story behind the keepsakes that surround your family's narrative. To help you start the conversation with family and information on finding the story of you, we talk to Franklin Robinson, Archive Specialist at the Smithsonian American History Museum, Shawn Gladdin, Executive Director of the Howard County Historical Society and in a special segment we'll speak with Howard County Executive, Allan Kittleman, Howard County Council Chair, Dr Calvin Ball and Valerie J. Gross, President and CEO, Howard County Library System about the keepsakes they hold dear and family stories they will pass on to future generations. Smithsonian National Museum of American History http://americanhistory.si.edu Howard County Historical Society https://goo.gl/VXmiyN HCLS Genealogy Research Tools https://goo.gl/OeGw8a To find materials relating to this topic available at HCLS go to: http://bit.ly/HCLSThanks4Memories

Episode 1: Farm to Table – Can you dig it? September in Howard County means the Annual Farm City Celebration. HCLS is proud to be a Farm City partner and help bring to the forefront the important role our agricultural heritage continues to play in our life. Hosts Dennis Wood and Victoria Goodman talk to Organic Farmer, and New York Times best-selling author Forrest Pritchard, John Dove, local farmer/owner of Love Dove Farms from our on-site farmer’s market and Joe and Mary Barbera, owners/operators of Aida Bistro who have built their restaurant around the farm to table concept. For Forrest's book and others at HCLS go to: http://bit.ly/HCLSFarmtoTable Register to see Forrest Pritchard, October 1, 3 pm -4:30 pm. http://goo.gl/6RiIAC Forrest Pritchard Website - http://forrestpritchard.com/ Love Dove Farms - http://www.lovedovefarms.com/ Aida Bistro - http://aidabistro.com/